Cairogal,
Thanks for the input. I have found some positions online through the government and they say that that they provide housing at no cost with a salary of $52K USD. I have a certificate in TESOL but no teaching cert for K-12 or a Masters in TESOL.
Since the economy here in the US is not doing so well right now I am looking into teaching abroad again but am looking for a viable option that will allow me to have a well rounded life and a salary that will allow me to save. Any suggestions?
Thanks again,
M
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Originally Posted by cairogal
While women are very much outnumbered by men in the UAE the number of "date-able" men is pretty limited. I would caution most women from coming here w/ the idea that they're going to meet the man of their dreams. THere are a good few English-speakers here. My experience was that these available men often fell into three groups: the young ones in their 20s w/ little desire for a serious relationship, the married ones w/ wives and family in tow, and the divorced ones w/ kids. There are even a good few w/ wife and kids in the home country who carry on w/ a girlfrfiend in the UAE. I won't say that the pool is great, and I've lived in the UAE as a single woman at 26 and again when I was in my early 30s. I wouldn't say that the western expat males go for the "exotic" simply because most Arab, Indian, and Pakistani women (presumably those that could be considered exotic) are off-limits in terms of dating (for the men). That really leaves Philipino, western, and Europeans women to choose from. A number of single women in the UAe do date men from Arab countries, as they tend to have more flexibility when it comes to dating than their female counterparts. I would advise you to be very careful, though. Some men in the region view western girlfriends as simply a place to sow their wild oats. This does not apply to all, but it certainly applies to many men from all over the Middle East and the subcontinent. In other words: be cautious.
Within Dubai this is ok. I would not do this in Sharjah.
It's doable, but you'll find that much of your money will go towards housing. I'm guessing here, but I would say almost half. Perhaps some others can weigh in on the cost of a decent 1 bdr in Dubai these days. If you're carrying debt from home you'll find this a bit too tight. I know teachers hired on less than this, but they live paycheck to paycheck.
Do you have a teaching qualification for k-12? If not, do you have a Masters in TESOL or some related field. If it's "no" to either one of those I would recommend you consider another country. If you do have either one of thosoe qualifications I can offer some specific suggestions.
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